R5.4 billion gaming boom in South Africa, and Anthropic CEO dines with Trump

A $333 million gaming boom in South Africa has been fueled by a surge in mobile gaming, with 90% of the country's gamers playing on mobile devices, as the industry is poised to reach R5.4 billion by 2026. This growth comes as the South African Reserve Bank raises interest rates to 7.25% to combat inflation risks linked to global events, including the war in Iran and rising fuel prices. The timing of this boom, however, has drawn attention to the relationship between the gaming industry and the US administration, with US President Trump hosting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for a private dinner at the White House.